I'm Edward. A Brit living in Brussels, Belgium. I'm creating a theatre! Join me on this ambitious journey of setting up a new cultural institution. Along the way, we will be speaking to theatre industry professionals and discussing the role of theatre in society at large.
In this podcast episode of "How to Build a Theatre," co-hosts Phil Wilcox and Edward McMillan engage with guest Fabrice Murgia, a Belgian theatre and opera director. They discuss the intricacies of establishing a theatre space, the itinerant nature of theater companies, and the integration of technology in the arts. Murgia shares his immigrant background and his artistic journey, reflecting on the differing support for the arts in Flanders and Wallonia and the societal influence of theatre. The episode also covers Murgia's upcoming projects, including with various opera companies, highlighting the cultural and political facets of theatre production in Belgium.
1 Jan 2024
28. Rewilding Theatre
In this special episode, Phil and Edward head to Inside Out Festival Dorset to see the impact that a local theatre festival can have on the way we relate to our planet. During their day at the festival, they get to know the creatives that contribute to the festival and examine the continuing value of "glocal" arts festivals.
For an introduction to Inside Out Festival, check out episode 26: Curating an Outdoor Theatre Festival
1 Nov 2023
27. Writing Theatre
In this month's episode, we hear from US-American playwright, George Brant. George Brant wrote the iconic drama that explores drone warfare, GROUNDED; a play that is being produced by The Bridge Theatre in 2023. George explains how his background as an actor helps his writing process and discusses the continuing relevance of the play that is over 10 years old.
You can find out more about George Brant via his website: https://georgebrant.net/
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